Srinagar, Sep 04 (KNO): Amid floods and inclement weather, the government Thursday said that all private and government schools across Kashmir region shall reopen on Monday.
Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said, “All schools in Kashmir shall reopen on Monday.”
In the meantime, DSEK in an order said, “In the backdrop of the recent inclement weather conditions and the subsequent flood situation, along with gusty winds during which several school buildings were submerged and some structures sustained damage.”
The directorate further said, “It has become imperative to ensure the safety of school premises before the resumption of classwork.”
“Accordingly, it is ordered that the classwork in all Government as well as Private Schools in the Kashmir Division shall commence from Monday,” DSEK said.
The director further said that the incumbent Heads of Institutions (Hols) and staff shall ensure ensure proper cleanliness and sanitization of classrooms and school premises in advance so that the classwork is conducted in a safe, clean, and hassle-free environment.—(KNO)